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Though it needs no introduction, we’ll make one anyway, to be polite. Sriracha is the bright red hot chili paste made from red jalapeno chili peppers, garlic, sugar, salt, and vinegar. Originally meant for use in traditional Vietnamese foods like phở, Sriracha has taken the United States by storm in recent years. Apply it to anything from soup to hot dogs.
In its simplest form, chili oil is exactly as it sounds: an oil that’s been infused with dried chilis. But there are countless ways to make chili oil, and the nuanced taste can differ significantly as a result. We’re talking flavor combinations that include crunchy garlic, fermented black beans, peanuts and shrimp paste: all of which will change the outcome of your meal overall. Each region of China makes its own specific kind, be it Hunan, Shaanxi, Guizhou or Sichuan chili oil.
If you’re wondering how to use chili oil, the joy of this versatile condiment is that it can be used on virtually anything: for instance, both dumplings and instant noodles are immediately more tasty with a glug of chili oil. You can even drizzle it on ice cream!
